INEWSFAKTA.COM | JAKARTA, 16, September, 2026 – Ferty Niarty, represented by David S.G. Pella, S.H & Partners Law Firm has officially filed a lawsuit for an Unlawful Act with the South Jakarta District Court seeking damages totaling IDR 3,244,824,000, or approximately IDR 3.2 Billion.
The Defendants named in the lawsuit are PT Nachi Tokiwa Indonesia, President Director Ishioka Teruyuki, Director Iwao Kodera, Commissioner Masashi Hori, and the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia as Co-Defendant.
Chronology: 12 years of service terminated unilaterally
In the lawsuit, the Plaintiff stated that she had worked at PT Nachi Tokiwa Indonesia since 2013. Her duties included administration, operations, invoice entry, and handling the company’s daily operational needs.
During 2021–2025, while the majority of the foreign Board of Directors and Commissioners were abroad, daily operations were managed by the Plaintiff. All reports and transactions were routinely submitted to and approved by the President Director.
However, in August 2025, the Plaintiff was summoned under the pretext of a job applicant interview. Instead, she was handed a unilateral termination letter.
“There was no warning letter, no reprimand, and no clear reason. It was even accompanied by baseless accusations of embezzlement that damaged my reputation,” stated the lawsuit.
Alleged Violtions Of Foreign Worker Regulation
In addition to the unlawful termination, the lawsuit also highlights serious alleged violations regarding the appointment of foreign nationals as company officers.
It is alleged that all foreign Directors and Commissioners did not possess the mandatory documents required under Law No. 40 of 2007 on Limited Liability Companies, as well as labor, immigration, and tax regulations. These documents include the Foreign Manpower Utilization Plan (RPTKA), Limited Stay Permit (KITAS), Work Permit, and Personal Tax ID Number (NPWP).
More critically, one of the foreign Directors allegedly held a position in the Human Resources and Personnel department, which is expressly prohibited by Indonesian law. The Plaintiff claims she repeatedly raised this issue, but it was ignored.
The Embassy of Japan was named as Co-Defendant based on the obligation of a state representative to ensure its citizens comply with the laws of the host country.
Details Of The IDR 3.2 milyar claim;
For the alleged unlawful acts, the Plaintiff demands compensation consisting of:
Material Damages: IDR 2,257,000,000,
Including unpaid wages, severance pay, and other financial losses.
– Immateri al Damages: IDR 987,824,000,
For reputational damage, psychological distress, and difficulty in securing new employment.
– Total Claim, IDR 3,244,824,000,
The Plaintiff also requests the Court to order asset seizure, immediate execution of the judgment, and a penalty of IDR 1,000,000 per day, for any delay in execution.
Statement From LEGAL COUNSEL
“The figure of IDR 3.2 billion is not arbitrary. It is calculated based on real losses, both material and the damage to reputation and severe psychological impact,” stated David S.G. Pella, S.H.
“This lawsuit also serves as a warning to all foreign investors. We welcome foreign investment, but it must comply with Indonesian law. Every foreign national serving as a company officer must have complete permits and must not violate position restrictions,” he added.
Legal counsel hopes that the panel of judges will examine this case fairly and transparently to prevent similar violations in the future.
By David S.G. Pella, S.H & Partners Law Firm.
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